'Back to square one' - English Idioms

source: Twominute English    2013年7月15日
The meaning of the idiom 'back to square one' is to start again from the beginning. Here in this video we describe the meaning of the idiom 'back to square one' with examples. In this video, you will learn about the idiom and how to use it in your daily conversations.
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0:18 Let's learn about the idiom ‘back to square one' today!
0:21 know a little about it. Doesn't it mean we have to start from the beginning?
0:25 The idiom ‘back to square one' means to make a fresh start again.
0:29 It means doing something from the initial point after an attempt has failed.
0:35 Mom is back to square one trying to make sushi in the kitchen.
0:39 Hmm...I told her to follow the cooking guide but she didn't listen to me.
0:45 I was just giving an example!
0:48 Oh! I'm hungry now. We walked a lot today. We went back to square one on our hiking trip, since we took a wrong turn.
0:57 Is this just another example?
1:00 It did happen! That's why I was so late today!
1:04 The Idiom ''Back to square one'' means you have to start again from the beginning! You should have been more careful!
1:10 Alright, let's listen to some conversations until mom finishes making the sushi!
1:21 Hello Ben, you're home so early today.
1:24 Yeah! I have lots of homework to do.
1:27 What happened?
1:29 The presentation topic was completely changed!
1:33 So you are back to square one?
1:36 I am, Amelie. I am!
1:44 Were you awake all night, Amelie?
1:46 Tomorrow is the last day to submit my model.
1:49 But you've completed it, right?
1:52 The thermocol got burnt and I had to go back to square one with a new piece.
1:56 I told you! Smoking is harmful
2:06 Did you hear about Mrs. Sandra?
2:08 Yes, I met her yesterday at the City Hall. She's getting married again!
2:12 This is her third marriage, right?
2:15 Yeah, looks like she's back to square one in her personal life.
2:18 I hope it works out this time. I also talked to Gordon today.
2:23 How's he doing?
2:25 He's back to square one in his business. Made a loss again.
2:31 Mom is back to square one trying to make sushi in the kitchen.
2:40 So you are back to square one?
2:45 The thermocol got burnt and I had to go back to square one with a new piece.
2:56 Yeah, looks like she's back to square one in her personal life.
3:03 He's back to square one in his business.